First Banks Inc. was to announce today a partnership with Answer Financial Inc. to offer customers enhanced insurance product access through Internet and call center services.
The St. Louis banking company's First Banc Insurors Agency will now offer auto, homeowners, life, health, home warranty, and pet policies from numerous carriers.
Through Answer Financial, customers can obtain side-by-side quotes and compare dozens of plans from top-rated companies, the third-party services company said. Customers also have the option of speaking directly to an insurance professional.
First Banks is one of the largest privately owned banks in the country; it has more than $8.7 billion of assets and 170 offices in Missouri, Illinois, California, and Texas.
